Waterfront Coordinator (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a Waterfront Coordinator to lead our waterfront and lifeguard team, ensuring a safe, fun environment for campers and guests.

You will train staff, oversee equipment, and coordinate bi-weekly in-service while modeling integrity and our camp values. This role focuses on safety, teamwork, and positive camper growth in a trusted outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old by June 2022.
• Lifeguard certified or certified within the last 2 years and willing to recertify.
• CPR/First Aid certification included with lifeguard credentials.
• Experience managing lifeguards/waterfront setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of campers and staff at the waterfront.
• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe waterfront program.
• Train staff and oversee supervision and safety.

Skills

Lifeguard management

Team leadership

Waterfront operations

Education

Lifeguard certification (American Red Cross)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Waterfront Coordinator. This person will serve as the leader of our waterfront and all activities there, accept the ownership of running a waterfront efficiently, and guide our team of lifeguards in facilitating a safe and fun environment.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining safety of campers and staff while at the waterfront
• Follow all operation procedures and standards given
• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
• Train staff, maintain equipment and manage supervision and safety.
• Coordinates bi-weekly in-service for lifeguards and key staff as well as camper waterfront check in.
• Support cabin leader staff when not in program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old by June 20227.
• Deep WaterCurrently Lifeguard Certified or held a certification within the last 2 years and willing to recertify (American Red Cross).
• CPR/First Aid Certified a part of the lifeguard certification.
• Management of lifeguards/waterfront setting.

Preferred:

• Experience lifeguarding in a waterfront/lake setting.